7CA07961 Shop Linen and Mat Rental Services

The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) is requesting bids for shop linen and mat rental services under IFB 7CA07961, with bids due July 1, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time. A 5% Small Business preference is available to certified SB or Microbusiness firms (capped at $50,000), and a 5% Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise incentive applies for verified DVBE participation, with a combined incentive and preference cap of $100,000.

Services will be performed at CAL FIRE's Atwater Training Center in Atwater, California, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., excluding state holidays. The contractor must provide weekly delivery of clean uniforms and shop supplies in good condition: navy blue 100% cotton coveralls and shop jackets, red or white wiping cloths (16" x 16"), white terry towels, and 3' x 4' cotton mats with rubber backing. Estimated weekly quantities are 7 coveralls, 1 shop jacket, 50 wiping cloths, 50 terry towels, and 2 mats, with annual replacement costs also bid separately. All materials, labor, equipment, tools, permits, taxes, and transportation must be included in the bidder's rates. No subcontracting is permitted.

The contract term is three years, commencing July 1, 2026 and expiring June 30, 2029. Bidders must submit all-inclusive pricing on the provided Rate Sheet, maintain quarterly inventory records, and comply with California's Darfur Contracting Act. Required insurance includes general liability of not less than $1 million per occurrence, worker's compensation with waiver of subrogation, and commercial automobile insurance of not less than $1 million. Written questions are due June 17, 2026. A virtual public bid opening is scheduled for July 2, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Award will be made to the lowest responsive responsible bidder.